By Stephanie White, PsyD, PhD, LCSW, DCSW, BCD I have treated and diagnosed many clients with this PTSD and complex PTSD. As a result, I often get asked what this condition may present as and how to understand such symptoms. It is imperative to understand that this condition, which is really a stress syndrome, pervades […]
By Stephanie White, PsyD, PhD, LCSW, DCSW, BCD I often find that how we think and feel about ourselves can impact our emotional and physical health, and that impact has lasting effects on our psychological readiness. For example, do you ever notice how when you have thoughts such as, “I am not good enough, ”Nobody […]
By: Stephanie White, PsyD, PhD, LCSW. DCSW Several hypotheses have been raised to understand the relationship between emotional support animals and conditions, such as anxiety, depression, autism, post-traumatic stress disorder, and bipolar disorder, in which changes in emotional activity and neurovegetative patterns may be mitigated as a result of daily interactions with an emotional support […]
Here are 4 of the best dog DNA tests available on the market now for purchase which all offer you the chance to test your own dogs DNA from the comfort of your home. […]
Prevent ESA Fraud announces that USServiceAnimals.org has officially become a certified teletherapy marketing company to implement and pass Prevent ESA Fraud’s strict Code of Ethics and Conduct […]
US Support Animals donated to the American Red Cross to aid in Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Harvey, and Hurricane Maria disaster relief efforts. Additionally, the official support animal registration organization donated to a local organization to assist the […]
October 10th is World Mental Health Day. On this day, the world brings awareness to mental health issues and advocates against social stigma of mental illnesses. […]
You may be looking for new animal-friendly housing after the storm. If you have been displaced by Harvey and need to keep your service dog with you while looking for new housing, we can help with vests and identification. […]
June is National Pet Preparedness Month
We like to think of summer as the perfect time of year for relaxation and fun in the sun. But June is more than just the first month of summer; it also marks the opening of the Atlantic hurricane seaso […]